Honda City Sport Edition launched in India at Rs 14.89 lakh: Changes over standard model

Honda Cars India has finally launched the new Honda City Sport edition in the Indian market. This limited-run edition is priced at Rs 14.89 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory) and sits above the mid-spec V CVT variant of the regular Honda City. During the launch phase, the City Sport carries a premium of Rs 49,000 over the standard V CVT variant. This new Sport edition features cosmetic changes outside and inside and will be available only with a CVT automatic transmission paired with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine. Interested customers can book the car online or by visiting their nearest Honda dealership, deliveries are expected to begin soon.

In terms of design, the Honda City Sport edition features distinctive black-themed exterior elements, which include the grille, boot-mounted spoiler, alloy wheels, shark-fin antenna, and mirror housings. It also features a ‘Sport’ badge which sets it apart from other variants in the lineup. Honda is offering this limited-run version in three exterior shades – Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.

Moving inside, the dark theme continues with black finishes on the seat upholstery, door panels, roof liner, and pillars. Red accents provide contrast, appearing on the seats, door trims, and steering wheel. The dashboard also features red detailing, while the air vents are coated in gloss black to match the overall sporty aesthetic.

Features wise, it gets all the features available in the mid-spec V trim such as Projector headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED tail-lights, Rear parking sensors, push button start/stop, 8.0-inch, touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Automatic climate control, 15-inch blacked out alloy wheels, Connected car tech, 4.2-inch MID, ADAS features such as Auto emergency braking system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane keep/departure assist, Lead Car Departure notification, Automatic high beam and more.

Additionally, the Sport edition gets features, such as a seven-colour ambient lighting system and leatherette upholstery for the seats, gear knob, and steering wheel. Talking about the powertrain, the new Honda City Sport edition is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cyl, NA petrol engine which puts out 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and comes paired only with a CVT automatic gearbox.